The Gold series is a well-established exam preparation course that combines carefully graded exam preparation with thorough language and skills development. The new edition preparing students for B2 First has been improved in response to teacher feedback:50% of the content is new with many new readings and listenings, and all new visualsThere are 12 units rather than 14The difficulty level for reading and listening is increased to match the level of the B2 First examGrammar is improved: more detail, depth, engagement and activitiesNew full practice test, and two more to downloadProgress test every three unitsAudio scripts in back of bookCourse-specific MyEnglishLab.